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Maa Chandraghanta – Mantra, Aarti & Katha
Maa Chandraghanta is the third manifestation of Devi Durga and is worshipped on the 3rd day of Navratri. “Vahan” or vehicle of Goddess Chandraghanta is a tigress. After getting married to Lord Shiva Goddess Parvati started adorning her forehead with a half-moon, which looks like a bell (ghanta), and due to which Goddess Parvati was known as Goddess Chandraghanta. Here we have for you Maa Chandraghanta Mantra, Aarti & Katha.
Chandraghanta Devi
Chandraghanta Devi carries weapons like Chakra, Gada, Sword, Arrow, and Dhanush(Bow) in her hands. She establishes justice and gives Her devotees the courage and strength to fight challenges. Her looks suggest that She is always busy destroying and suppressing the bad and wicked, but for her devotees, Goddess Chandraghanta is serene, gentle, and peaceful. By worshipping this form of Goddess Durga called Chrandraghanta, you can get fame and glory. She gives you strength and It is believed that the sound of the moon-bell on her forehead keeps the negative energy away and repels all the troubles from your life.
Maa Chandraghanta Mantra
ॐ देवी चन्द्रघण्टायै नमः॥
Om Devi Chandraghantayai Namah॥
Maa Chandraghanta Prarthana Mantra
पिण्डज प्रवरारूढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता।
प्रसादं तनुते मह्यम् चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥
Pindaja Pravararudha Chandakopastrakairyuta।
Prasadam Tanute Mahyam Chandraghanteti Vishruta॥
Chandraghanta Mantra For Meditation (Dhyana) In Sanskrit
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्।
सिंहारूढा चन्द्रघण्टा यशस्विनीम्॥
मणिपुर स्थिताम् तृतीय दुर्गा त्रिनेत्राम्।
खङ्ग, गदा, त्रिशूल, चापशर, पद्म कमण्डलु माला वराभीतकराम्॥
पटाम्बर परिधानां मृदुहास्या नानालङ्कार भूषिताम्।
मञ्जीर, हार, केयूर, किङ्किणि, रत्नकुण्डल मण्डिताम॥
प्रफुल्ल वन्दना बिबाधारा कान्त कपोलाम् तुगम् कुचाम्।
कमनीयां लावण्यां क्षीणकटि नितम्बनीम्॥
Chandraghanta Mantra For Meditation (Dhyana) In English
Vande Vanchhitalabhaya Chandrardhakritashekharam।
Simharudha Chandraghanta Yashasvinim॥
Manipura Sthitam Tritiya Durga Trinetram।
Khanga, Gada, Trishula, Chapashara, Padma Kamandalu Mala Varabhitakaram॥
Patambara Paridhanam Mriduhasya Nanalankara Bhushitam।
Manjira, Hara, Keyura, Kinkini, Ratnakundala Manditam॥
Praphulla Vandana Bibadhara Kanta Kapolam Tugam Kucham।
Kamaniyam Lavanyam Kshinakati Nitambanim॥
Chandraghanta Mata Ki Aarti
जय माँ चन्द्रघण्टा सुख धाम। पूर्ण कीजो मेरे काम॥
चन्द्र समाज तू शीतल दाती। चन्द्र तेज किरणों में समाती॥
मन की मालक मन भाती हो। चन्द्रघण्टा तुम वर दाती हो॥
सुन्दर भाव को लाने वाली। हर संकट में बचाने वाली॥
हर बुधवार को तुझे ध्याये। श्रद्दा सहित जो विनय सुनाए॥
मूर्ति चन्द्र आकार बनाए। शीश झुका कहे मन की बाता॥
पूर्ण आस करो जगत दाता। कांचीपुर स्थान तुम्हारा॥
कर्नाटिका में मान तुम्हारा। नाम तेरा रटू महारानी॥
भक्त की रक्षा करो भवानी।
Chandraghanta Mata Ki Katha
Maa Chandraganta was known as Devi Sati in her previous birth. In this incarnation, she was married to Lord Shiva and then later sacrificed her life when her father insulted him. She was then born again as Parvati, the daughter of mountains, and observed severe penance to marry Lord Shiva. Due to her severe penance and continued dedication, Lord Shiva agreed to marry her. When the marriage preparations were in full swing with everyone so involved and happy about the occasion, on the day of their marriage, Lord Shiva arrived with a huge, but strange marriage procession. Ghosts, demons, goblins, ghouls, etc were all part of this unusual marriage procession. Lord Shiva, himself, had snakes around his neck and his whole body was smeared with ash.
Maa Parvati’s relatives including her mother Maina were left shocked upon seeing such a terrifying form of Lord Shiva and almost everyone fainted out of pure horror. Maa Parvati got worried and feared that her family would be highly embarrassed because of this situation. So, she immediately transformed herself into a new ferocious-looking avatar of Maa Chandraghanta. This was a frightening sight and she looked as terrifying as Lord Shiva. Maa Chandraghanta’s complexion turned golden and she now had ten arms. She carried a Trishula (Trident) in two hands and a Kamandal (Watering Pot) in another hand. Also, Maa Chandraghanta carried a Gada (Mace), a bow and arrow, a sword, a Ghanta (Bell) and a Kamala (Lotus).
In this terrifying form, Maa Chandraghanta approached Lord Shiva and convinced him to take a noble form. Lord Shiva agreed and transformed himself into a handsome prince. Finally, Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati’s marriage took place with all the prayers and rituals.
According to another story as per mythology, Mother Durga took the form of Mother Chandraghanta when the terror of demon Mahishasura started causing havoc in Heaven. Mahishasura was fighting a fierce battle with the Devtas of Heaven. Because Mahishasura wanted to get the throne of Devraj Indra and establish his dominance over the heavenly world. Devtas became worried and approached Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
The Trinity listened to them and expressed anger. It is said that due to this anger, an energy came out from the mouth of the Trinity, and from the same energy a goddess was incarnated, whose name is Maa Chandraghanta. Lord Shankar gave his trident, Vishnu his chakra, Indra his bell, and Surya his glory, sword, and lion to that goddess. After this, Mother Chandraghanta killed Mahishasura and protected the gods and heaven.
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